De Puollen

Located in the Dutch municipality of Waadhoeke in the province of Friesland, De Puollen is a historic windmill situated on the Puoldyk, which flows through the hamlet and its surrounding polder. The mill was constructed in 1850 and has played a significant role in the region's agricultural history.

History

De Puollen was built in 1850 as part of the Oosterpolder, a polder that was drained by the De Poelen polder mill. The area was described in Latin in 1450 as "terra situata in da Polum" and later referred to as Puelen and Poelen in the sixteenth century. Over time, the place name evolved into De Puollen, which is derived from the Dutch word for 'pool'. The hamlet's official name has been in West Frisian since 2010.

Architecture

De Puollen is a post mill, a type of windmill that stands alone and rotates around a central axis. The mill features a distinctive tower with a single sail, which is typically used to indicate the direction of the wind. The construction materials used for De Puollen are not specified in available data.

Location

The hamlet of De Puollen is situated on the east side of Dronryp, one of its administrative parts, and is located south of Deinum. The Puolfeart (Dutch: Poelvaart) flows through the hamlet and its surrounding polder, which was originally called Oosterpolder.

Current Status

De Puollen is currently a working mill, although it may not be in operation at all times. The exact status of the mill's operation is not specified in available data.

Visiting Information

Visitors can access De Puollen by visiting its address: Puoldyk 69A. However, no specific information on opening hours or guided tours is provided.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

De Puollen has been designated as a heritage site with a heritage number of 28612. The mill's operator is the RCE (Rijksmuseum voor Cultuur en Techniek), which is responsible for preserving and maintaining the historic windmill.